Station Road, Leicester, LE3

‘Surrounded by farmland, a beautifully bespoke seven bedroom home in Glenfield.’
Welcome to Brookfield House

Built for personal satisfaction
Brookfield House was originally inhabited by the builder who built the property in the early 1980s. The most recent owner had lived there for over thirty years and therefore, this opportunity to purchase the property is a rare one indeed. This superior residence exudes quality, strength of design and attention to detail from the very first glance. It is conveniently located on Station Road, which is a central route within Glenfield but as it is on a 1.4 acre plot of land at the bottom of a private drive shared by a neighbouring farm, seclusion and a beneficial situation go hand in hand.
When approaching from Station Road, the pervasive scenery consisting of leafy residential properties, gardens and boundaries, becomes less. The dominant views around Brookfield consist of open countryside and farm scenery. This large house is surrounded by a combination of mature trees, hedges, brick walls and open fencing, exposing the fields beyond. The landscaped grounds have loose shingle pathways, grassed and paved areas and amongst plants of many varieties, shapes and sizes eventually lead to a stable block, where the farmer’s sheep have been permitted free range on the expanse of grass to keep it trimmed! The original swimming pool has been repurposed to become a garden pond.
From the roadside, the red brick house is an imposing property. It has been designed with an intersecting open gabled roof, projecting porch and open veranda with brick columns. The bespoke electric gates that open onto the wide block paved drive, herald the name of the house: so called because of the brook that runs along the edge of the boundary. An extension was built to provide two double integral garages. This addition compliments the driveway that is very spacious and easily accommodates several vehicles.

Vital statistics
Brookfield is an impressive detached property with three reception rooms, a kitchen diner and large utility room, seven bedrooms –one with en-suite- two family bathrooms, ground floor shower room and separate bar annexe that has its own sink, storage and serving area, plus a private shower room facility. With such a wealth of space, variety of rooms and amenities, this property has the additional advantage of being versatile. This is a fantastic opportunity for any seeking a prestigious home offering untold potential for development and purpose, in the Leicestershire village of Glenfield.

The lightest of welcomes
As you walk from the drive through the porch and into the central entrance hall, there are characterful design elements that will be repeated in a coordinating theme throughout the home: double glazed dark wood effect leaded casement windows, mahogany/oak stained internal doors, window ledges and skirting boards. The L shaped carpeted staircase is a striking feature, with dark wooden balustrades, newel posts and galleried landing inviting the visitor to glance upwards to the first floor to appreciate the hall ceiling filled with light and space. From the entrance, there are doors leading in an anti-clockwise direction into the lounge, dining room, kitchen dining room and sitting room.

The ground floor
The lounge has a dual aspect with a canted bay window looking to the drive and large patio doors opening into the gardens, across a paved area. White cornicing, a plain non-patterned carpet and a neutral colour scheme are enhanced by the contemporary flushed to the ceiling lighting. The fireplace has a rustic wooden mantel shelf and a raised tile hearth, and is able to burn solid fuel or wood. Panelled double doors open into the dining room next door and a second pair of patio doors open into the garden: providing a perfect free flow of movement when entertaining and within a few steps of the kitchen.
The kitchen has a tiled floor, worktops and splashbacks in neutral shades to coordinate with the dark wooden cabinetry that provides a generous amount of floor and wall storage on three. Here, the sink unit overlooks the garden and through an arch, the adjoining space provides enough room for an informal dining area. At the furthest point, another door opens into a lobby, with shower room to the left, separate cloakroom to the right and access to the rear garden through a back door.
The utility runs along the original width of the property, from the rear door to the adjoining door of the integral garage. It has additional storage facilities, a sink unit, plumbing for laundry appliances and serves as a separate food preparation area if needed. There is also a door into the sitting room, the third of the reception rooms. This large L shaped room overlooks the front of the property and has similar decorative features as those found throughout the ground floor. An internal door leads back to the entrance hall, and completes the circular tour of the house on this level.

And now for the first floor
From the galleried landing, there are four bedrooms. They are all carpeted and two have fitted storage. The largest has a three piece en-suite comprising of basin, toilet and walk-in shower unit. There is also a family bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, heated towel rail, bidet, toilet, walk-in shower, vanity unit and tiling to floor and walls. Along an adjoining and separate landing with fitted storage, a third landing provides access to three more bedrooms and another family bathroom. Similarly fitted with carpets and provided with a generous collection of wardrobes in each, the largest room has a commanding view of the garden and countryside, with double doors that open onto a balcony. The remaining family bathroom has white furniture consisting of a corner shower unit, bath, and heated towel rail, toilet and vanity unit. Throughout the property, the bathing facilities are well maintained and fitted to a high standard, with a white contemporary suites and feature tiling on both walls and floor.
Above, in the loft, accessible via a loft ladder, the area is fully insulated, partially boarded and fitted with power sockets. The property is fitted with an alarm, outside lighting for additional security and all carpets, lights, curtains and blinds are included in the sale of the property.

The great outdoors
The great English countryside during all its seasons will become a constant companion at Brookfield House but if a moment of relaxation is required elsewhere, there is always the attraction of the bar; a hop, skip and a jump across the drive. Supplied with eighteen solar panels, the decorative theme is undeniably ‘traditional public house’ and within what was once the original garage, the space provides umpteen possibilities as an entertainment hub or endless possibilities for repurposing. The choice is yours!

Glenfield LE3
Glenfield is a large village in a region known as the East Midlands, in the county of Leicestershire. The Midlands are essentially central to everything in England: airports, motorways and train stations are easily accessible. For example, the East Midlands airport is only 14 miles away, London is approximately 102 miles away and it is possible to visit the seaside for a day trip! The M1, M69 and M6 maximise the potential for travel by road from this central location. The villages of Groby, Kirby Muxloe and Anstey are close by.
Glenfield is on the North West fringe of the city and in the Blaby district of Leicester. During parliamentary elections Glenfield is counted within the Charnwood constituency. The headquarters of the Leicestershire County Council and Leicestershire’s Fire and Rescue Service are located in Glenfield. It also has the Glenfield Hospital and the Glenfield Sports Ground, which offers an array of courses and activities. Built in 1877, St Peters is the local parish church and there is also a Wesleyan Chapel in the vicinity.
The original small village of Glenfield was known as Clanfelde and was mentioned in the 1086 Doomsday Book. Today, new natural areas called Clanfelde Hills have been created to commemorate this name. The village of Glenfield expanded notably after the 1930s and continues to appeal to the community through a wide selection of sport, education and leisure amenities. There are an array of shops, restaurants, cafes and parks, with the additional benefits of reaching the city of Leicester by public or private transport. There are many rural delights within a walking distance.
The local council is keen to conserve and reintroduce green belt natural areas for the public to enjoy. There is a wildlife friendly meadow and arboretum branching from the A50, while a cycle track along the Rothley Road called Brookside Meadows leads from the centre of the village and into open countryside over a new purpose built bridge.
The locality provides many schools across the educational age range; nursery, primary, secondary, including private establishments offering bordering facilities, with The Hall primary school being in the immediate vicinity. The Office for Standards in Education - OFSTED – is best researched to provide a comprehensive review of currently rated standards of practice.

Additional Information:
EPC - C
Council Tax Banding - G
Local Authority - Blaby District Council
Broadband Speed - 1130 Mb